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Lake Park City Council Approves Land Purchase For Eventual New Fire Station
July 15, 2025
(Lake Park)– Eventual plans for a new fire station in Lake Park took a step forward at Monday evening’s city council meeting. Mayor Matt Carstensen… “We did approve the purchase of 3.5 acres, I believe, on the east side of M-27 last night. That will give them access to M-27 and a clear vision of […]
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New JCC Interim Superintendent Has Been in Role Since July 1st
July 15, 2025
Jackson County Central Schools has hired an interim Superintendent who has been on the job since July 1st. Dr. Mike Neubeck, who was Superintendent at Byron schools, is excited to be at JCC. “My goal is JCC has a great reputation for supporting their kids and supporting their schools and athletics is one thing you […]
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Single Vehicle Crash Injures Ocheyedan Woman
July 15, 2025
(Sheldon)– A single vehicle crash Monday north of Sheldon sent an Ocheyedan woman to the hospital. The O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Mariana Garcia was driving a 2008 Pontiac southbound on McKinley Avenue when she dozed off. The vehicle crossed the center line, went into the ditch and struck a driveway before coming to […]
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Milford Mayor On RAGBRAI Preparations: We’re As Ready As We’re Going To Be
July 15, 2025
(Milford)– Officials with the city of Milford say they’re ready for the tens of thousands of RAGBRAI riders who will be making their way into the city on Sunday for the first overnight stop on this year’s route. Mayor Steve Anderson… “We’ve already started some of the work. Prepping actually started taking place today. We’re […]
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Collision Of S-U-V & Semi Kills One, Injures Several Others
July 15, 2025
(Peterson)– One person was killed and several others injured Monday in a collision of a semi and S-U-V south of Peterson. The Iowa State Patrol says 37-year-old Nicholas Seaburg of Pope Joy, Iowa was driving a 2020 Subaru Outback northbound on County Road M-27 and was turning into a parking lot when he collided with […]
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Wahpeton City Council Member: Time To Rally For What’s Left Of Local Control
July 15, 2025
(Wahpeton)– A member of the Wahpeton City Council says it’s time for local governments to lobby state legislators to protect what’s left of local control. Council member Holly Mead made the comment at Monday evening’s meeting after the council voted to revise its ordinance to meet requirements of a new law passed in the last […]
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Milford City Council Approves Lower Gar Outlet Bridge On 3-2 Vote
July 15, 2025
(Milford)– The Milford City Council Monday approved plans for the construction of a bridge at the Lower Gar Outlet, replacing the culverts that are there now. The vote, however, wasn’t unanimous with councilmen Dave Worshek and Chris Hinshaw voting no. The project is being overseen by the county, but the city does have some say […]
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City Of Okoboji Looking At Increased Surveillance Of Speier Park & Recycling Drop-Off
July 14, 2025
(Okoboji)– The city of Okoboji is looking to step up surveillance of a heavily used park. It’s the result of some recent vandalism at Speier Park. City officials say someone tried to set a fire in one of the park’s restrooms recently. The park’s shelter house was vandalized in another incident. A proposal to install […]
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Minor Injuries Reported In Trailer House Fire
July 14, 2025
(Estherville)– Minor injuries were reported in a fire early Saturday in a mobile home in Estherville. Fire Chief Travis Sheridan says firefighters were called around 3:19 am to 2303 3rd Avenue South and found the back half of the trailer engulfed in flames. He says the occupant escaped the fire and went to a nearby […]
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